The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) said on Monday that it had issued nearly 20,000 fines so far for various traffic offences across the country during the Easter holidays weekend.
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"Reports show that more than 800 drivers were arrested for various offences including drunken driving, speeding as well as reckless and negligent driving", said the RTMC in a statement
About 500 public transport vehicles were impounded for operating without operating licences or operating on wrong routes.
“An analysis of law enforcement statistics show that speeding, overloading of goods and driving without driver’s licences or public driver’s permits were major offences during this period,” the RTMC said.
“A total of 4,605 drivers were caught for speeding, 430 for overloading of goods and 1,907 for driving without driver’s licences and public driver’s permits.”
The RTMC said unroadworthy vehicles were another key factor in road safety. As many as 1,000 fines were issued for vehicles with smooth tyres and 845 for faulty lights.
The RTMC said law enforcement operations would remain in place until all travellers have reached their homes safely ahead of the reopening of schools.
